Quote Contemplations 

"If I were ever prosecuted for my religion, I truly hope there would be enough evidence to convict me." – John Wooden

            After someone I had witnessed to told me they had no idea I was a Christian, my world started crumbling around me (in my mind). I seriously questioned my walk with the Lord. Then I saw this quote from the legendary college basketball coach John Wooden and I began to wonder. If I WERE indicted for being a Christian, would I have put forth enough in the name of God to lead to my conviction? Makes one think, doesn’t it?

            I’d like to think I have, but only the Lord knows for sure. A lot of the time I feel like Paul when he writes in his letter to the Christians in Rome. In Chapter 7, verses 15, 18-21 he confesses to struggling with sin. I guess I’m in good company.  Am I really all that different from the world? I’d like to think so, but am I? Are you?

            I think we make our journey with the Lord a lot more difficult than it has to be. There is NO ONE on the face of this earth that matches the love and understanding God has for us. I think about how much we love our kids, even when they act unlovely toward us. We never stop loving them, do we? No matter what they say or do. Isn’t that true? I think it definitely is. So really think about this. How much greater is God that He would never turn against us, never NOT love us, never NOT forgive, never NOT show mercy, never pull His grace from us? 

            Pleasing God with our life is so incredibly important. We already know He loves us. In fact, He loved us prior to our knowing Him. Parents love their babies prior to their being born. See the comparison? God gives us comparative examples to help us understand how great His love actually IS toward us. So yes, I have no doubt that if push came to shove and we were arrested for being a follower of Christ, even if we hadn’t spoken up about our faith all that much up to that point, I betcha we’d do it then. Don’t keep your faith a secret. Speak it as readily as you breathing in air. Let it come naturally. I’m thinking that while upsetting, it would be a distinct honor to be taken into custody for my faith. Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

Note: John Wooden was a legendary college basketball coach for UCLA, known for being a staunch Christian.